Kendall, [Elton] Joe Born 1954 in Dallas, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 12, 1992, and received commission on May 15, 1992. Service terminated on January 22, 2002, due to resignation. Education: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1977 Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Police officer, Dallas, Texas, 1972-1978 Assistant district attorney, Dallas County, Texas, 1980-1982 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1982-1986, 2002- Judge, Dallas County [Texas] One Hundred and Ninety-Fifth District Court, 1987-1992 Commissioner, U.S. Sentencing Commission, 1999-2002